I was gifted a black currant plant last year. It managed to survive the winter, bloomed, and today – to my profound amazement and delight – I spotted two berries!
Growing Things: First Black Currants
Tag: Flowers
Around The Farm: Fog, Fledglings, and Flowers
It was a misty morning, with humidity so thick that you could actually see it in the low-hanging fog. The grass was soaking wet with dew – and because of the high humidity, so were we…but there were chores to be done, and many interesting things to be seen!
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Precious Pollinators: Busy Bees And Pink Petals
This really is the “blooming” time of year here on the farm, and a new rose-like bramble has put forth lovely, freewheeling pink blossoms. The bees seem to be enamored of the new flowers, and were busily buzzing among them, pollen hanging like saddlebags from their legs. The bumblebees, in particular, couldn’t seem to leave these blushing blooms alone! Continue reading “Precious Pollinators: Busy Bees And Pink Petals”